hup! Extensions won’t be for everyone, traditional extensions won’t be for everyone, but we’re here to help you find out which is right for YOU and YOUR home. We often get asked questions such as “which is better a hup! extension or a traditional extension?”. This blog will break down the costs, pros, and cons so you can make the decision on which best suits YOU and YOUR home.
hup! extensions are a building revolution that uses highly efficient ultrapanels in place of traditional brick walls and timber roofs, which in turn is what you would find with a traditional extension.
Cost Comparison
hup!:
The cost of a hup! extension will vary depending on factors such as size, shape, any additional features, and the installation requirements. There are four different price points for Hup! extensions, starting at the entry level price of £20,000-£25,000. This price point offers basic designs with limited customisation at an affordable price point. Mid-range hup! extensions offer more advanced technology and features such as enhanced glazing and premium quality roofing. This style can cost anywhere between £25,000 and £30,000. Premium hup! extensions begin to open up the possibility to further customisation, giving you a personalised feel to your extension. The premium style price point can vary between £35,000 and £45,000, depending on your chosen features. These features include bi-fold doors, as well as a full base and brickwork. The luxury hup! extension is the best in class for hup! extensions giving you fully customisable features with the most high-end finishes. This revolutionary extension would transform your home, giving you the ever-desirable luxury feel. These extensions start at £50,000.
Traditional Extension:
Traditional extensions, like hup! extensions, are customised to your specifications with extensive design possibilities. However, they can cost more on average due to higher labour and maintenance costs. You can expect the entry price point to be around £28,000 for the basic design of a brickwork extension. Mid-range traditional extensions vary in price between £33,000-£38,000, offering higher quality finishes, such as enhanced double or triple glazing (which we will explain in another blog). For a premium traditional extension, you would be looking at anywhere between £43,000-£53,000 with further tailored customisation to your liking. The luxury extension package starts at £58,000, with this you can expect a high-end extension with enhanced glazing, styling, roofing, and doors.
Pros of a hup! extension:
For people who are looking for less hassle, lower costs, much less construction time, and higher energy and carbon efficiency, look no further than a hup extension.
hup! extensions are five times faster to build than a traditional extension. It can be built onto an existing base, doesn’t need planning permission as it is manufactured off-site, and can be assembled in just days in any weather condition! These modernised extensions offer exceptionally low u-values due to high-performance walls and roof glazing, which could save you up to £1000 a year in heating costs compared to your old conservatory! Lower carbon emissions? Hup! is exactly that. 60% more carbon efficient than a brickwork extension and with ZERO waste during production or on site, hup! is the future and is kinder to the planet. The best of all? You don’t have to worry about fluctuating prices. Your hup! builder will give you one price and that’s it. One price, one hup!, one perfect new home extension!
Cons of a hup! extension:
Some readers won’t want a hup! extension and that’s fine. We’re here to help you find your perfect extension and transparency is key! hup! extensions are limited to one storey, whereas traditional extensions can be multi-storey. This is the only drawback of a hup! extension, highlighting the revolutionary nature of the design and process. It could be seen as less “traditional” or not feel as “permanent” as a brickwork extension, as a lot of people will prefer the old school feel of bricks and mortar.
Pros of a traditional extension:
For readers who are looking for a custom-built traditional feel extension, this is for you!
Traditional extensions offer extensive design flexibility through different choices of windows, doors, roofs, layouts, and designs. These extensions can accommodate larger or irregular shaped spaces, offering wider potential for that dream extension you want. Unlike hup! extensions, traditional brickwork extensions can be made into multi-storey giving them a unique edge. Traditional extensions offer exceptional durability and longevity and can offer a timeless feel to your home, adding lifelong value to the house.
Cons of a traditional extension:
Traditional extensions won’t be for everyone. Higher installation costs, longer installation time, and less energy efficient are some drawbacks to a brickwork extension. Traditional extensions take much longer to install even with perfect weather, but with the UK’s unpredictable weather, delays in installation are likely to happen. This can lead to more waste and mess around your home, as well as the inconvenience of having builders on site for longer. In most cases, these extensions will need planning permission which can add further delay. Brickwork extensions are still highly efficient due to the excellent insulation HeatGuard can offer but they still may have higher heating costs in the long run compared to a hup!
Conclusion:
Everybody will have differing opinions and hup! extensions will suit some homes and homeowners better than others, and vice versa with traditional extensions. In the main, if you’re looking for a cheaper, more energy-efficient extension, with significantly lower building times, then the hup! is for you. On the other hand, those who prefer the look and style of a traditional extension, who may want a multi-storey extension then the traditional extension is the one for you.
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